1896 Geneva Steam-Powered Bicycle
After much research and confirmations, we now know that this is the actual steam-powered bicycle featured at the Guggenheim Museum's from Sept 2000 to April 2001 in a show called Art of the Motorcycle - one of the top five attended exhibits ever held in any museum in the world.
Owned and restored by motorcycle legend Peter Gagan - recently inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame - purchased by 'Evolution of the Motorcycle' then by Foggy Mountain in 2011.
Steam-Powered bicycles, restored by Gagan, are coveted around the world. You can listen to Mr. Gogan talk about his steam-powered passion on his YouTube channel simply called Pete Gagan. He is also a former president of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America
High Definition Video of the 1896 Geneva Steam-Powered Bicycle
Made in Geneva, Ohio in 1896 and features a naptha-fired steam-engine based on a design by Lucius Copeland.
Wikipedia - Geneva Steam-Powered Bicycle
Wikipedia - Guggenheim - The Art of the Motorcycle
1896 Geneva Steam-Powered Bicycle Specs and Thoughts
Obtained from the Evolution of the Motorcycle collection.
Comes with its own custom packing/travel case. (Pictures to follow) The exhibition was subsequently displayed at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain from November 24, 1999 to September 3, 2000.[3] It was also the inaugural exhibition at the Guggenheim Las Vegas, located in The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, which opened on October 7, 2001.[4]
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This is an Online, Live-Simulcast Auction, Monday, June 29 - 7:30 NL Time 6:00PM ET
Passionate collectors, Glen (Rodger) and Carolyn Noseworthy have thoroughly enjoyed their time as patrons of the arts and curators of rare and exciting motorcycles. They share your love of beauty. They share your love for family, community and transportation history.
Now faced with unexpected health concerns, they have decided to downsize their collection of more than 100 motorcycles and hundreds of pieces of incredible memorabilia, specialty tools, jigs and motorcycle rarities. This auction is like no other. Pre-bidding starts June 24th, leading up to the main event, Monday, June 29th with a Live-Streamed, Live Auction exclusively, right here.
Together they created the Foggy Mountain Motorcycle Museum. Together, they invite you to consider supporting those charities that promote vision health, empowering those facing sight loss.
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